Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Coach Carlos Garcia, Jenniebeth Racal Torres and Basketball Life

Ms. Jenniebeth Racal, team manager with the basketball team

We were privileged to seize an opportunity to conduct a brief interview with renowned basketball coach Carlos “Caloy” Garcia at the Nega Sports Center in Greenhills, San Juan City. Garcia, who’s a Filipino professional basketball assistant coach of the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) immediately warmed up to us as we approached him. He once served as the head coach of the said team from 2009 to 2010. He’s the youngest coach on both PBA and PBL (Philippine Basketball League). Garcia played briefly for Dazz Dishwashing Paste in the PBL. He’s a cousin of B-Meg Derby Ace Llamados head  coach Jorge Gallent who like him was an alumna of De La Salle College of Saint Benilde. He also assisted his alma mater and the Welcoat Paintmasters prior to his winning run with the Harbour Centre Batang Pier.

PBL Assistant Coach Carlos "Caloy" Garcia

Garcia admits that with the absence of head coach Yeng Guiao, it left the Elasto Painters somewhat slacking in their loss to Tropang TNT in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.  He said when he came to the help manage the PBL team, the guy said he believes in the potential and perseverance of the guys in the team, regardless if they were newbie aspirants or those with prior experiences. “As of now, we just need to sustain our good start as well as our defences. Kailangan nilang magkaroon ng kumpiyansa sa sarili nila.”

Nega Sports Basketball Court

The said basketball team is well supported by their team’s manager, Ms. Jenniebeth Racal Torres of the Racal Group of Companies.  A successful businesswoman, she says it makes her happy to be able to give job opportunities as well as to help needy charities apart from her joy in managing a basketball team. “Our family is very much inclined to business so it was but second nature to me.  We always pursue things not only for our family’s welfare but because it will also be beneficial to others,” she says.

A member of the PBL Team practices hoops

 A Marketing graduate from De La Salle University, she manages to overcome and juggle her tie attending to things she had to do: she’s a single mom 24/7, an entrepreneur and a basketball team manager are only among the many hats she wear.  When asked about her secret, she says, “I try to manage my priorities accordingly. There’s a big difference between trying to do it all and trying to have it all. It all boils down to proper time management."

Coach Carlos "Caloy" Garcia


Flitting between her regional points as a manager, travel remains to be a constant in Racal’s rigorous schedule. As much as each of her travels informs trajectory in business, family remains to be her inspiration. On the subject of having it all, all signs point to this: Jenniebeth Racal as well as the PBL Team she manages, she isn’t done trying other things just yet. So remember her name and humble beginnings. She and her group might just become a household word for everyone someday. 

Panasonic's Projection Mapping Billboard and Skywing Airconditioning Series


On the heels of the success of the recent Paskuhan Village during the Holiday Season held at the Pontifical University of Sto. Tomas (UST) in Manila, another 3D Video Mapping presentation will take place but this time on that bustling Quezon Avenue in Quezon City as Panasonic’s “Sky Series” air conditioning technology on four weekends: May 27-28; June 3-4, June 10-11 and June 17-18. 

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Known as “spatial augmented reality” the said projection will be seen and witnessed at thr Sunnymede IT Center Building (outside facing Quezon Avenue) beside Hi-Top Grocery.

It is another innovative way to advertise products and brands. It is powered by Panasonic Philippines and will become the first static billboard which will be used as a canvass for video mapping.




In December of 2015, the concept was to introduced to the Filipinos. The “Electronic Giant” won the 2016 Asia-Pacific Silver Stevie Award for innovation through the outstanding execution f the video mapping in an event. The recent success gave Panasonic group more inspiration to give back to the Filipino people and to continue to entertain them. The citation also challenged them to further explore innovations that can raise public awareness and interest towards this latest technology.



With the same goals, Panasonic Philippines sets a standard as the newest trendsetter in digital advertising. The 3D video mapping will specifically focus on their latest air condition innovation, the “Sky Series,” featuring its air vent technology.

This exciting event is brought to you by Panasonic Philippines Manufacturing Corporation in partnership with Seikosha Philippines. 

Disclaimer: I am not compensated for this post. 



Thursday, June 16, 2016

Next-gen performance for the professional consumer of today – the Acer Aspire S13



Global tech titan Acer recognizes the new breed of “ProSumers” or professional consumers who need computers that are not only perfect eye-candy digital companions but also brawny and formidable inside and out.


This is why Acer came up with its next-generation laptop for today’s Prosumers, the Acer Aspire S13 that’s not only sleek and chic but also personifies power and efficiency that discriminating prosumers with high expectations regarding their digital devices would prefer.

The Acer Aspire S13 is definitely something to behold, touch-wise, that is, with a nano imprint pattern that’s such a joy to touch while you enjoy the texture as you glide your hand through it. But that’s only for your sense of touch.
 
Inside, prosumers will definitely revel at how formidable the Acer Aspire S13 is, with its 6th generation Intel Core processors that are not only efficient and powerful but also allows you to consume less energy and save on electricity to keep you going with up to 13 hours of battery life.

Lugging around the Acer Aspire S13 to anywhere you want will be no problem with its ultra-slim, 14.58mm frame so there’s less strain on your shoulders carrying it. File transfers are ultra-fast with its USB 3.1 capability, multi MIMO platform for faster wireless connectivity, a backlit keyboard for easier and less eye strain typing even in low-light conditions, and a solid state drive for faster boot ups when you’re in a hurry to work on a rush project or want to view an image or video file.


And viewing anything on the Acer Aspire S13’s lively, 10-point touch display screen is total joy because of Full HD resolution that lets the prosumer enjoy looking at photos, videos, office presentations in clear and vivid detail.
 
So go ahead and buy an Acer Aspire S13 today to get an extended warranty and an ingenious smartwatch. Every purchase of a qualified Acer Aspire S13 laptop (S5-371-74H1, S5-371-767Q, S5-371-53F4, and S5-371-55AN) at any participating store from May 15 until June 30, 2016 lets you enjoy a 3-year of warranty from Acer under its warranty program that serves as Acer’s way of thanking the public for making it the number 1 laptop in the Philippines for 10 consecutive years. Plus, get an Acer Liquid Leap Active Smartwatch for free!  For the astute prosumer, the Acer Aspire S13 and the Acer Liquid Leap Active Smartwatch is such a perfect pair.



Smartwatch comes with a 1-inch OLED (128 x 32) touchscreen display. It’s perfectly compatible with Android 4.4 systems and above, iOS 7 and iOS 8 and Windows 8.1. It is IPX4 waterproof certified and a full charge can last you 5-7 days.
 
To claim your Acer Liquid Leap Active Smartwatch, fill out all necessary information in the Promo Claim Form. Present this together with the Official Receipt, cut-out of Box Serial Number, plus two (2) valid IDs at any authorized Acer redemption.
 
For the 3-year warranty, just register between May 15 to July 15, 2016through email by sending the proof of purchase, first name, middle initial and last name, contact number, home address, Serial Number of purchased qualified laptop under the promo, plus digital or scanned copies of the Original Receipt, laptop box Serial Number and two (2) valid IDs to threeyearwarranty2016@acer.com. Customer will then receive a Confirmation Email with 3-year Warranty Confirmation Number, list of Acer Customer Service Center and authorized service providers, and a verification call from Acer Customer Care. Customer should then bring a printout copy of the confirmation email and present two (2) valid IDs to the Acer Customer Service Centers and authorized service providers indicated in the email.
 
For more about the Acer Aspire S13 and other Acer Philippines’ products, go to www.acer.com.ph, follow Acer via Twitter (twitter.com/acerphils) or www.Facebook.com/AcerPH.

Friday, June 10, 2016

Switch in a snap with every life mode with Acer Switch 2-in-1 devices


Never doubt your decision if in case you decide to switch to a different digital device from the one you commonly use because you want your device to fit whatever work or life mode you prefer.


 It’s not bad to switch at all, especially if you’re going to shift to an Acer 2-in-1 device that’s not just amazing aesthetically but also has powerful features that will definitely fit both every day and adventurous users.  You have four choices to choose from Acer’s array of 2-in-1 devices: the Acer Switch 10, Switch 10E, Switch 11 and Switch 12 and either which one you choose, is a great find.

Eye-catching body and frame, innovation, power, beauty or durability—these are what you get from any of the Acer Switch 2-in-1 devices that will make your investment—and your decision to switch—truly worth it.
 The Acer Switch 10 and 10E, for example, are surely brilliant choices in making that all-important switch. These trendy and compact 2-in-1s allow versatile shape-shifting into four different devices: notebook, tablet, tent and display with nary a snag via the Acer Snap Hinge™, which also allows you to snap on or off a keyboard with a simple push or pull.



Protecting your data is also a breeze. The keyboard serves to lock or unlock sensitive data on your keyboard dock’s hard drive. To lock the hard drive and protect your data, just snap off the tablet from the keyboard, then simply snap it back on to unlock.

Power is no stranger to the Acer Switch 10 and Switch 10E, which come with Intel Atom processors for better graphics and gaming performance, including power efficiency to prolong battery life to let you go serious whether at work or at play. The fact that these devices run on Windows 10 and features “Continuum” that automatically switches the interface from tablet to laptop mode.

Coming in eye-catching and trendsetting colors that suit perfectly the dynamic shape and elegant textile-pattern texturing, the Acer Switch 10 and 10E also features Acer VisionCare™. This technology lets you switch on Acer BluelightShield™ to reduce harmful blue light in case you need to look at the device for long periods, and also sets to Acer LumiFlex™ to auto-boost the contrast if you will use in under direct sunlight. No more squinting, no more added eye strain, no more eye problems in the future. Plus, with its HD screen’s IPS technology made tougher with super-tough Gorilla™ Glass to make it scratch-free, you get to see images clearly regardless of the angle.

If in case the Acer Switch 10 and Switch 10E doesn’t fit your fancy, take your pick from the Acer Switch 11 or Acer Switch 12. The Acer Switch 11 features a super comfy Chiclet keyboard for easier typing, a super responsive precision touchpad for smooth navigation, latest Intel Core processor for power-saving features that equate to longer battery life, dual front-facing speakers, full HD and IPS display screen with Zero Air Gap technology and anti-fingerprint technology. The Acer Switch 12, on the other hand, has space-age cooling feature through the Acer Liquid Loop, a full-sized keyboard with an angle bar so you can raise the keyboard for error-free typing, a 165-degree adjustable kickstand with anti-slip rubber strap and an IPS display that can be connected to multiple 4K displays. So how’s that for performance?

And what’s even beautiful is that if you buy any Acer Switch 2-in-1 product today, you get an exciting FREEBIE! Every purchase of a qualified Acer Switch 2-in-1 such as the Switch 10 (SW5-011-15W8, SW5-011-19K3, SW5-012-18E9, or SW5-012P-11WT), Switch  10E (SW3-013-101R, SW3-013-105P, SW3-013-10W8, SW3-013-14EP, SW3-013-14H7, SW3-013-14HU, SW3-013-15YR, SW3-013-1837, SW3-013-19VV, SW3-016-11HG, SW3-016-1376, SW3-016-145Y, SW3-016-14CH, SW3-016-17QT or SW3-016-1925), Switch 11 (SW5-171-39HY) or Switch 12 (SW5-271-63MM or SW5-271-63V0) at any participating store from May 15 until June 30, 2016, you get to enjoy an Acer Liquid Leap Active Smartwatch for FREE!
The super-cute and ingenious Acer Liquid Leap Active Smartwatch has a 1-inch OLED (128 x 32) touchscreen display and is completely compatible with Android 4.4 systems and above, iOS 7 and iOS 8 and Windows 8.1. It is IPX4 waterproof certified and can last 5-7 days on a full charge. So for those who live an active, on-the-go lifestyle, the Acer Switch 2-in-1 and the Acer Liquid Leap Active Smartwatch is such a perfect pair.
To claim your Acer Liquid Leap Active Smartwatch, fill out all necessary information in the Promo Claim Form. Present this together with the Official Receipt, cut-out of Box Serial Number, plus two (2) valid IDs at any authorized Acer redemption.

For more about Acer’s innovative Switch 2-in-1 devices and other updates, go to www.acer.com.ph follow Acer via Twitter (twitter.com/acerphils) or www.Facebook.com/AcerPH.